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Tresine Logsdon facilitates student-driven sustainability curricula and initiatives in Fayette County Public Schools with a special emphasis on E=USE2 (Education leads to Understanding Sustainability, Energy and the Environment) program, a school-based, student-driven sustainability and energy efficiency program by working closely with teachers, principals and students (www.Sustainability.fcps.net). She has 14 years of classroom teaching experience, most recently at Henry Clay High School teaching AP Env. Science and Biology where she helped HC become the first KY high school to complete the KY Green & Healthy Schools program and become a Model KGHS school. Sustainability and environmental education have been Tresine’s passion since beginning her teaching career in ’99. She is inspired everyday by FCPS teacher leadership and students’ inherent enthusiasm for sustainability, innovative school improvement project ideas and voracious desire to learn and do more. Tresine is married to Matthew Logsdon, Language Arts teacher at Henry Clay High School, and they have two daughters.

Jacob is an attorney in the Land Use Section of McBrayer, McGinnis, Leslie & Kirkland, PLLC in Lexington. His practice focuses on advising clients on land use issues, including rezoning proposals, zoning ordinance text amendments, conditional use permits, variance requests, and development proposals. He also works with clients to obtain project financing, including governmental economic incentives, and to facilitate interactions with regulatory entities. Jacob is a graduate of the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, and the University of Tennessee College of Law. He lives in Lexington with his wife, Amanda, and daughter, Madelyn.

Keleigh specializes in designing and implementing treasury solutions. She works closely with her clients on implementation of solutions to mitigate risk, automate processes and optimize payment structure while also serving as a trusted business advisor. Her background allows her to help customers choose the right solutions for their business and guides them through integration of new services into their daily business functions. Keleigh has experience working with nonprofit organization of all sizes, government institutions, public universities, as well as privately and publicly held companies. She is sure to add a new perspective to any organization. She currently severs as treasurer on the Board for the Masterson Station Manta Rays, her children’s swim team and volunteers her time on the Family Resource Center parent teacher committee at Sandersville Elementary. She has also previously proudly served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer.Keleigh is married to Brian Arnett and has 3 children, Beau, age 7, Esme, age 4, and Grace, age 15. The Arnett’s enjoy spending their spare time in the outdoors, camping and traveling particularly in the beautiful state of Kentucky.It is important to Keleigh to instill an educational foundation around environmentally sustainable practices to her own children and she looks forward to the opportunity, to connect with her community, in helping to further that education with BGGS and it’s mission.

Gregory works with Central Kentucky cities and counties to develop sustainable waste management solutions. Gregory has over ten years of experience in governmental affairs, having worked with communities throughout the United States on projects ranging from solid waste management, natural hazards mitigation and recovery, to sustainability planning. Gregory attended the College of Charleston and the University of Oregon’s School of Planning, Public Policy & Management.

Ken is a member of the Environmental, Natural Resources and Energy Service Group in Stites & Harbison’s Lexington Office, where his practice focuses on complex facility permitting, electric utility regulation, sustainability, hazardous waste remediation, renewable and alternative energy development, compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental litigation. Ken lives in Lexington with his wife and two children.

Paulette Akers was appointed by Governor Matt Bevin as the Director of the Kentucky Division of Compliance Assistance in 2016. As director, she oversees the Compliance Assistance, Brownfield Redevelopment, KY EXCEL and Operator Certification programs.Paulette began her career with the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection in the Division of Water, working in the Water Quality and Watershed Management Branches for 13 years before moving to Compliance Assistance in the fall of 2015.Paulette is a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University where she earned a B.S. degree in Biology and an M.S. degree in Applied Ecology. Paulette is a native of Woodford County, Kentucky where she lives with her husband and two sons.

Kelly is an attorney with Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP where, since 2000, she has advised businesses and other clients on a broad range of Kentucky and federal environmental law compliance, permitting and litigation issues. She currently serves on the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Energy and Environment Policy Council and also serves on the Board for the Kentucky Natural Lands Trust, a non-profit statewide land trust committed to preserving wildlands, large forest tracts and migratory corridors. In the past, she has served as chair of the Natural Resources Law Section of the Kentucky Bar Association. Kelly lives in downtown Lexington with her husband and two children.

Liz Bennett is a native of Pikeville, KY. She moved to Lexington in 1996 to attend the University of Kentucky where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish. Liz is currently the Events/Communications Specialist for Commerce Lexington Inc. where she has worked for 12 years. In this role, she focuses on events, marketing, graphic design and social media. Liz also serves as chair for the Parent Advisory Board at The Centenary School where her daughter Zoe attends Preschool. She enjoys gardening, bird watching and spending time at the lake with family.

A native Kentuckian, Susan graduated from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a focus in water management. She started working at Lexmark International after college, beginning her career in Research and Development where her work resulted in multiple patents for Lexmark. In 2012 Susan’s interest in environmental stewardship led her to join Lexmark’s Sustainability Team. Her many responsibilities include developing and implementing Lexmark’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the areas of sustainability, safety, circular economy, ethics and compliance. She communicates environmental, social, and governance efforts in Lexmark’s CSR report (csr.lexmark.com). In her free time, Susan enjoys photography and hiking with her family in National Parks.

Carolyn Gahn is the Sustainability Manager for the University of Kentucky Dining Services. Before that she was co-managing her own company, Sweetgrass Natural Foods, a manufacturer of natural food products. She has worked as an organizer with Community Farm Alliance focusing on developing their beginning farmer program and has been a farmer herself, raising vegetables and pastured meats. She has served on the board of the Lexington Farmers Market and lives on her farm in Garrard County with her husband and two children.

Director of Title IIID Programs and Advocacy at the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living

Chris Hawks is the current Director of Title IIID Programs and Advocacy at the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living. Prior to his current role, he served for nine years as Solid Waste Coordinator in Garrard and Lincoln Counties where he worked to promote conservation, recycling, proper waste disposal, and environmental education. Chris also served on numerous boards and committees during his time in Garrard and Lincoln Counties, including two terms on the Lancaster City Council.

Chris is a two-time graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, having earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s degree in Public Administration. Chris currently resides in Lexington.

Manager of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance, Kentucky American Water

Dorothy oversees a staff of WQ Specialists and is responsible for sampling, laboratory testing, cross connection & backflow prevention, fire service connections, treatment optimization, and compliance monitoring & reporting for Kentucky American Water’s drinking water and wastewater systems.Ms. Rader has 20 years of experience working in the water industry, holding water treatment plant operator and distribution system operator licenses in both KY and TN. She has been an active member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) throughout her career and was the KY/TN Section AWWA [board] Chair in 2016.Dorothy relocated from Tennessee to the bluegrass area in fall of 2017, and now resides in Jessamine County with her husband Jamie. When Dorothy lived in Alcoa, TN, she was a member of the Leadership Blount Class of 2012, served on the board of the Little River Watershed Association, was active with the United Way of Blount County campaign board, and assisted Keep Blount Beautiful with their community water quality and conservation education programs.

Debbie has been with MCM for more than 18 years and has more than 20 years of public accounting experience. Her focus and concentration includes external audit procedures, reviews, consulting, and internal control and system reviews within the governmental, non-profit, manufacturing, and finincial institutions industries. Debbie is responsible for planning, supervising, and overseeing the completion of assurance engagements for MCM’s Lexington office.

Manager, Resource and Renewable Planning, East Kentucky Power Cooperative

Fernie Williams, a 26 year employee with EKPC, currently provides analytical studies for resource planning, particularly long term power supply needs, with a focus on renewable resources. In addition to supporting the cooperative’s six landfill gas to energy projects and hydro resources, Fernie provides assistance for small power producer projects to the sixteen member cooperatives, with the most interest currently in solar.

I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 17 in a variety of businesses ranging from furniture making, fashion, retail, board governance consultancy and of course restaurateur. I have many interests outside of business which heartily includes nature and natural systems.

With a background in science education, Miranda’s role at Alltech is to help spark interest and excitement for science and agriculture in local K-12 schools. By developing programs that highlight Alltech technologies and methods, creating classroom laboratory experiments and demonstrations, and organizing lectures by Alltech scientists, Miranda is able to maintain relationships and work with teachers and administrators to collaboratively meet the curriculum-based needs of their science classes. Miranda has been with Alltech since September, 2012. Outside of work, Miranda is kept busy by her 3 young children and enjoys gardening, hiking, and playing banjo.

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Are you interested in volunteering at our events? If so, join us for our Green Force 101 training, where we'll teach you the basics of recycling, water quality, and energy [...]

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Are you interested in volunteering at our events? If so, join us for our Green Force 101 training, where we'll teach you the basics of recycling, water quality, and energy conservation in the Bluegrass. After this training, you'll be ready to jump right into volunteering our education and outreach events all around Central Kentucky! Event is free to attend.

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Bluegrass Greensource

alaina@bggreensource.org

3860 HWY 127 S, Danville, KY 40422

Tue26Feb6:00 pm- 7:30 pmSeptic Care Workshop-Boyle County

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system
works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive
repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance:
information and applications [...]

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system
works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive
repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance:
information and applications will be provided at the meeting. Residents of Boyle and Lincoln counties who reside within the Clarks Run and Hanging Fork watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance for a septic pumpout, repair, or installation. Must attend workshop to be eligible.

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The season of love is almost upon us, so bring your partner, your friends, or just yourself and come learn a few self-love tricks from our friends over at E.C.Organics! [...]

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The season of love is almost upon us, so bring your partner, your friends, or just yourself and come learn a few self-love tricks from our friends over at E.C.Organics! They’ll be taking over to teach you about relaxation and other potential benefits of using CBD oil in your self-care routine. Come by and you’ll get to make a personal care product with your very own oil ($33 value!), you’ll relax with a short massage and a latte (both with CBD oil, of course!), and because this is a sip and salvage, your first beer is on us (if you’re 21+)! We’re going all out for this workshop–you do NOT want to miss this!

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance: information [...]

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance: information and applications will be provided at the meeting.

Residents of Bourbon, Montgomery, and Nicholas counties who reside within the Hinkston Creek watershed may be eligible for financial assistance for a septic pumpout, repair, or installation. Must attend workshop to be eligible.

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance: information [...]

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance: information and applications will be provided at the meeting.

Residents of Bourbon, Montgomery, and Nicholas counties who reside within the Hinkston Creek watershed may be eligible for financial assistance for a septic pumpout, repair, or installation. Must attend workshop to be eligible.

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Bluegrass Greensource

chris@bggreensource.org

9959 KY hwy 78, Hustonville, KY

Tue12Mar6:00 pm- 7:30 pmSeptic Care Workshop- Lincoln County

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system
works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive
repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance:
information and applications [...]

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Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system
works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive
repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance:
information and applications will be provided at the meeting. Residents of Boyle and Lincoln counties who reside within the Clarks Run and Hanging Fork watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance for a septic pumpout, repair, or installation. Must attend workshop to be eligible.
Workshop will be held in the Family Life Center.

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Bluegrass Greensource is teaming up with Seedleaf to teach you all about the ins and outs of vermicomposting from home. Join us for an interactive discussion on home scale [...]

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Bluegrass Greensource is teaming up with Seedleaf to teach you all about the ins and outs of vermicomposting from home. Join us for an interactive discussion on home scale composting with worms. Participants will build and take home a worm bin and all the live worms needed to get underway.

All skill levels are welcome, and children over age 4 tend to do great (with supervision from their guardians.)

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NEW AND IMPROVED: GreenFest is the one-stop shop to learn about and celebrate sustainable living in the Bluegrass! Attendees learn something new at workshops, enjoy food, shop amongst an array [...]

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NEW AND IMPROVED: GreenFest is the one-stop shop to learn about and celebrate sustainable living in the Bluegrass! Attendees learn something new at workshops, enjoy food, shop amongst an array of eco friendly vendors, & much more! This year, we are trying something new and bringing you a more conference-style event to learn about tons of different ways to live sustainably. (We’re keeping the food and vendors, though, don’t worry!)

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Bluegrass Community and Technical College

500 Newtown Pike Lexington, KY 40508

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Bluegrass Greensource

Info@bggreensource.org

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Fri7Jun6:00 pm- 10:00 pmTacos N’ Tequila

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Tacos N’ Tequila is a fundraising event benefitting Bluegrass Greensource. This one night event unites some of Lexington’s best restaurants serving up their take on the taco, tequila, and live music [...]

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Tacos N’ Tequila is a fundraising event benefitting Bluegrass Greensource. This one night event unites some of Lexington’s best restaurants serving up their take on the taco, tequila, and live music all night long! This year’s TnT took place in Limestone Hall, where participants enjoyed fresh tacos and unique margaritas in this historic courthouse.

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Join the Bag Street Boys, a student group from Lexington's School for the Creative and Performing Arts, for a special workshop and learn how to turn single-use plastic grocery bags [...]

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Join the Bag Street Boys, a student group from Lexington's School for the Creative and Performing Arts, for a special workshop and learn how to turn single-use plastic grocery bags into an attractive, durable and reusable bag. Participants will receive instruction in how to make a bag and will make their own bag to take home. Sign up today -- this workshop is limited to 10 participants!

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Are you interested in volunteering at our events? If so, join us for our Green Force 101 training, where we'll teach you the basics of recycling, water quality, and energy [...]

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Are you interested in volunteering at our events? If so, join us for our Green Force 101 training, where we'll teach you the basics of recycling, water quality, and energy conservation in the Bluegrass. After this training, you'll be ready to jump right into volunteering our education and outreach events all around Central Kentucky! Event is free to attend.

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Location

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Bluegrass Greensource

alaina@bggreensource.org

3860 HWY 127 S, Danville, KY 40422

Tue26Feb6:00 pm- 7:30 pmSeptic Care Workshop-Boyle County

Event Details

Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system
works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive
repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance:
information and applications [...]

Event Details

Join us for a FREE workshop to learn how your septic system
works and how to properly maintain it to prevent expensive
repairs. You may qualify for septic financial assistance:
information and applications will be provided at the meeting. Residents of Boyle and Lincoln counties who reside within the Clarks Run and Hanging Fork watersheds may be eligible for financial assistance for a septic pumpout, repair, or installation. Must attend workshop to be eligible.

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The season of love is almost upon us, so bring your partner, your friends, or just yourself and come learn a few self-love tricks from our friends over at E.C.Organics! [...]

more

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The season of love is almost upon us, so bring your partner, your friends, or just yourself and come learn a few self-love tricks from our friends over at E.C.Organics! They’ll be taking over to teach you about relaxation and other potential benefits of using CBD oil in your self-care routine. Come by and you’ll get to make a personal care product with your very own oil ($33 value!), you’ll relax with a short massage and a latte (both with CBD oil, of course!), and because this is a sip and salvage, your first beer is on us (if you’re 21+)! We’re going all out for this workshop–you do NOT want to miss this!